How severe is CVE-2016-0879?

CVE-2016-0879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0879?

CVE-2016-0879 affects Moxa Edr-g903 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0879?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0879 published?

CVE-2016-0879 was published on 2016-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0879

CVE-2016-0879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Edr-g903 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Moxa Edr-g903 Firmware
Published: 2016-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa Secure Router EDR-G903 devices before 3.4.12 do not delete copies of configuration and log files after completing the import function, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by requesting these files at an unspecified URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0879?: Moxa Secure Router EDR-G903 devices before 3.4.12 do not delete copies of configuration and log files after completing the import function, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by requesting these files at an unspecified URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-0879?: CVE-2016-0879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0879?: CVE-2016-0879 affects Moxa Edr-g903 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0879 published?: CVE-2016-0879 was published on 2016-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-042-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:edr-g903_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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